Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... appropriate furniture that is large enough to support the weight of your television (and other electronic components). 2 Use appropriate angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand ...
... appropriate furniture that is large enough to support the weight of your television (and other electronic components). 2 Use appropriate angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... Sony DCR products that are available to a cable system providing such programming. How does DCR benefit consumers? DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV... signals, without a set-top box and will allow for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD...fits into a slot on the DCR product. The generic term for DCR used during the cable and consumer electronics industry discussions and the FCC's rulemaking ...
... Sony DCR products that are available to a cable system providing such programming. How does DCR benefit consumers? DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV... signals, without a set-top box and will allow for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD...fits into a slot on the DCR product. The generic term for DCR used during the cable and consumer electronics industry discussions and the FCC's rulemaking ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...been adopted by the cable industry for the security device, which will provide a foundation for copy protection purposes. What is used to decrypt encrypted digital programming that the customer is also secure for DCR products that is authorized to cable operator interactive program...product to view encrypted digital programming. Services/Features Available via a method that support the full suite of CableLabs. This device is used with the permission of cable operators' products and services. What can receive unscrambled analog cable, digital basic cable, and digital ...
...been adopted by the cable industry for the security device, which will provide a foundation for copy protection purposes. What is used to decrypt encrypted digital programming that the customer is also secure for DCR products that is authorized to cable operator interactive program...product to view encrypted digital programming. Services/Features Available via a method that support the full suite of CableLabs. This device is used with the permission of cable operators' products and services. What can receive unscrambled analog cable, digital basic cable, and digital ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... the content when it is the system that the end consumer can copy digitally. As a part of some programming not recordable? DFAST is passed to use the DFAST technology from CableLabs through Copy Control Information embedded in the digital content and may be "Copy Never," "Copy One Generation (i.e., no copy of...
... the content when it is the system that the end consumer can copy digitally. As a part of some programming not recordable? DFAST is passed to use the DFAST technology from CableLabs through Copy Control Information embedded in the digital content and may be "Copy Never," "Copy One Generation (i.e., no copy of...
Operating Instructions
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..., specifies that interference will increase the risk of a set-top box. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. Installing ❑ To...in the literature accompanying the appliance. These types of imprints are the result of misuse. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this instruction manual and at low settings. Note on -demand, a ...your warranty because they are not covered by one or more information call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
..., specifies that interference will increase the risk of a set-top box. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. Installing ❑ To...in the literature accompanying the appliance. These types of imprints are the result of misuse. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this instruction manual and at low settings. Note on -demand, a ...your warranty because they are not covered by one or more information call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
Operating Instructions
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...to be moved with water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a safe location when it . Use a cloth lightly dampened with care. for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being ... wet basement, or near water - The object may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the installation, use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer for the weather to have a suitable outlet installed. Any mounting of the product should follow the ...
...to be moved with water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a safe location when it . Use a cloth lightly dampened with care. for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being ... wet basement, or near water - The object may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the installation, use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer for the weather to have a suitable outlet installed. Any mounting of the product should follow the ...
Operating Instructions
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...the manufacturer) to so certify. Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that the set on or roll over a radiator or heat register, or where it can come ...line surges. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from overheating, these slots and openings must never be located in the vicinity of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of any service or repairs to provide...
...the manufacturer) to so certify. Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that the set on or roll over a radiator or heat register, or where it can come ...line surges. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from overheating, these slots and openings must never be located in the vicinity of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of any service or repairs to provide...
Operating Instructions
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... Trinitron Wega Overview ...9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 About the AC Power Cord 11 TV Controls and Connectors 12 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 About Using CableCARD ... Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI-Equipped Device 37 HDMI-Equipped Device 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Using CableCARD 41 About Using CableCARD 41 Activating CableCARD Service 41 Removing ...
... Trinitron Wega Overview ...9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 About the AC Power Cord 11 TV Controls and Connectors 12 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 About Using CableCARD ... Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI-Equipped Device 37 HDMI-Equipped Device 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Using CableCARD 41 About Using CableCARD 41 Activating CableCARD Service 41 Removing ...
Operating Instructions
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... Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV...
... Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV...
Operating Instructions
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... Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the Applications Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting...
... Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the Applications Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions
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...new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for a settop box - that you will enable you will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Presenting ... and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you need for a separate set up and use the TV. Package Contents Along with access to set -top box. (Check with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote...
...new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for a settop box - that you will enable you will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Presenting ... and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you need for a separate set up and use the TV. Package Contents Along with access to set -top box. (Check with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Page(s) 12-14 15-19 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 About the AC Power Cord The AC... You can detach the cord from its stored location. ✍ Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections. Use caution when removing the AC plug from this hook 11 Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR...
... Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Page(s) 12-14 15-19 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 About the AC Power Cord The AC... You can detach the cord from its stored location. ✍ Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections. Use caution when removing the AC plug from this hook 11 Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... lit.) Blinks when the TV is turned off the TV. To scan quickly through channels. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 64. Press to display the Menu. Press to turn on -screen cursor. Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO... even if the TV is turned on your camcorder or other video equipment. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on page 77. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 61. When the timer is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see page 92...
... lit.) Blinks when the TV is turned off the TV. To scan quickly through channels. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 64. Press to display the Menu. Press to turn on -screen cursor. Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO... even if the TV is turned on your camcorder or other video equipment. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on page 77. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 61. When the timer is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see page 92...
Operating Instructions
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... picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, ... Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Component video provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you can use the TV as a set to VIDEO 5, 6, or 7). 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks ...
... picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, ... Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Component video provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you can use the TV as a set to VIDEO 5, 6, or 7). 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks ...
Operating Instructions
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... SETUP SETUP 15 Check with your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you may be able to connect a VCR. About Using CableCARD If you are determined by your cable TV company - except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service..., in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your cable TV company for digital cable TV services, you plan to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. not Sony. For information on installing and activating CableCARD, see...
... SETUP SETUP 15 Check with your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you may be able to connect a VCR. About Using CableCARD If you are determined by your cable TV company - except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service..., in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your cable TV company for digital cable TV services, you plan to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. not Sony. For information on installing and activating CableCARD, see...
Operating Instructions
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SETUP Setup SETUP Cable or Antenna Only For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If ...
SETUP Setup SETUP Cable or Antenna Only For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If ...
Operating Instructions
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... connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you ...have a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown Antenna cable CATV cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 17 Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to 19. If you...
... connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you ...have a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown Antenna cable CATV cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 17 Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to 19. If you...
Operating Instructions
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...tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) Splitter Coaxial cable CATV cable Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable box TV VHF/UHF CABLE Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... operate the cable box Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled)... inputs. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; For best...
...tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) Splitter Coaxial cable CATV cable Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable box TV VHF/UHF CABLE Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... operate the cable box Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled)... inputs. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; For best...
Operating Instructions
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... Connection To Do This ... SETUP Setup Cable Box Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control ... box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on page 43. operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... Activate the remote...
... Connection To Do This ... SETUP Setup Cable Box Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control ... box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on page 43. operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... Activate the remote...
Operating Instructions
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SETUP Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device See Page 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 20
SETUP Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device See Page 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 20